Grilled Peach Chicken Salad
Grilled Peach Chicken Salad is a fresh summer salad featuring juicy grilled chicken, caramelized peaches, spinach, blueberries, pecans, and homemade honey mustard dressing. Ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for healthy lunches or light dinners.
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 2 ripe peaches halved
- 1 teaspoon grapeseed oil or avocado oil
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup pecan halves
- 1 ounce crumbled goat cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Honey Mustard Dressing
- 1 tablespoon coarse ground mustard
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- Lightly brush the cut sides of the peaches with grapeseed oil.
- Grill the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Grill the peaches cut-side down for 3–4 minutes until grill marks appear.
- Remove the chicken and peaches from the grill and let them rest for several minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the coarse mustard, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the baby spinach, blueberries, red onion, pecans, and goat cheese.
- Slice the grilled chicken and peaches, then arrange them over the salad.
- Drizzle with the honey mustard dressing or serve it on the side. This Grilled Peach Chicken Salad is best enjoyed immediately while the chicken is still warm.
Notes
- Add strawberries or raspberries for extra sweetness.
- Candied pecans can be substituted for regular pecans.
- Serve with crusty bread or grilled flatbread.
- The dressing also works well as a marinade for chicken.